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Substance Misuse Awareness

Substance Misuse Awareness

  • 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
  • Completion Certificate
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Highlights

  • On-Demand course

  • 3 weeks

  • All levels

Description

Substance misuse is the inappropriate or harmful use of legal substances by someone. Your awareness about this can be your saviour, and your ignorance can result in unwanted situations.

We have designed this course to ensure our learners' best possible learning outcome. The course is divided into multiple modules to deliver the knowledge more conveniently. Each module provides vital information on the topic.

From the introductory part to the effect of substance misuse on youth, every aspect is covered in this course. The course delivery method is also kept simple and easily understandable so that anyone with previous knowledge can easily understand the topic at their own pace. The assessment method also ensures the learners are properly gaining knowledge from the course.

This is the course for you to value your time and money if you're seeking a well-designed one for learning about Substance Misuse Awareness.

Make your online learning experience a pleasant one, and enrol now!

Learning Outcome:

Here are a few critical skills you will achieve from our course:

  • Basics of Substance Misuse

  • Knowledge about various substances

  • Uses and Abuses of Substances

  • Acts and Legislations of Substance Misuse

  • Prevention and Treatment of Substance Misuse

You'll get a Free Student ID card by enroling in this course. This ID card entitles you to discounts on bus tickets, movie tickets, and library cards.

Enroling on this course will ensure that you land your dream career faster than you thought possible. Stand out from the crowd and train for the job you want with the program.

Experts created this course to provide a rich and in-depth training experience for all students who enrol in it. Enrol in the course right now and you'll have immediate access to all of the course materials. Then, from any internet-enabled device, access this course materials and learn when it's convenient for you.

Start your learning journey straight away with this course and take a step toward a brighter future!

Why Prefer this Course?

  • Opportunity to earn a certificate endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme and another certificate accredited by CPD after completing this course

  • Student ID card with amazing discounts - completely for FREE! (£10 postal charges will be applicable for international delivery)

  • Standard-aligned lesson planning

  • Innovative and engaging content and activities

  • Assessments that measure higher-level thinking and skills

  • Complete the program in your own time, at your own pace

  • Each of our students gets full 24/7 tutor support

*** Course Curriculum ***

Here is the curriculum breakdown of this course:

Module 1: Introduction to Substance Misuse

  • What Is Substance Misuse?

  • Commonly Misused Substances

  • It's Use and Misuse

  • Abuse and Addiction

  • Use Disorder

  • Signs of Misuse

  • Reasons Behind Misuse

Module 2: Overview of Substance

  • Types

  • Legal and Illegal Substances

  • Illegal Substances Overview

  • Effects of Different Substances

  • Health Risks

Module 3: Prevention and Awareness

  • Why Is Prevention Important?

  • Principles of Prevention

  • Ideas for Awareness Projects

  • Financial Resources

Module 4: Misuse at Workplace

  • Substance Misuse at Work

  • Impact on Workplace

  • Signs of It's Use at Work

  • Employer's Role

  • Drug Testing at Workplace

  • Workplace Culture

  • Workplace Awareness

Module 5: Misuse Policy at Workplace

  • Understanding Policies to Mitigate Harms in the UK

  • The Policy

  • Aims and Objectives

  • Developing a Policy on Substances at Workplace

  • Negotiation of Policy

  • Major Elements of Policy

Module 6: Treatment of Addiction

  • Motivation for Improvement

  • Change Model

  • Changes without Formal Treatment

  • Self-Help Groups

  • Professional Treatment

  • Psychological Treatment Tools

  • Overcoming Insomnia

  • Psychoeducation

  • Cognitive Rehabilitation

Module 7: Laws and Acts

  • Introduction

  • The Misuse of Drugs Act (2001)

  • Penalties

  • Regulations

  • The Medicines Act (1968)

  • The Psychoactive Substances Act (2016)

  • Other Relevant Laws

Module 8: Misuse and Youth

  • Abuse and Adolescents

  • Frequently Used Substance by the Youth

  • Reasons for Misuse by Youth

  • Consequences

  • Misuse by Youth in Recent Times

Assessment Process

We offer an integrated assessment framework to make the process of evaluating learners easier. You have to complete the assignment questions given at the end of the course and score a minimum of 60% to pass each exam.Our expert trainers will assess your assignment and give you feedback after you submit the assignment.

You will be entitled to claim a certificate endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme after you have completed all of the exams.

CPD

120 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Who is this course for?

There are no specific requirements to start learning from this Substance Misuse Awareness course. Anyone with a laptop, tablet, or smartphone and a stable internet connection can enrol in this course. A list of Career Paths you can pursue by joining this course.

  • Teacher or teaching assistants

  • Health Care Professional

  • Support Workers

  • Childminder and social workers

  • Nursing students or paediatric nurse

Requirements

This program does not require any prior knowledge; everyone may participate! This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning from anywhere in the world.

Every student must be over the age of 16 and have a passion for learning and literacy.

This 100% online course can be accessed from any internet-connected device, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone. This course allows you to study at your own speed and grow a quality skillset.

Career path

This online course is ideal for anyone looking to start a career in the field, which includes the following related professions:

  • Community Health worker (£22,454-£54,600)

  • Care Coordinator (£32,819- £36,317)

  • Substance abuse counsellor (£20,000-£26,000)

  • Recovery nurse (£20,000- £30,000. )

  • Social workers (£18,000- £26,000. )

Certificates

CPD Accredited Certificate

Digital certificate - £10

Diploma in Substance Misuse Awareness at QLS Level 4

Hard copy certificate - £99

After successfully completing the Substance Misuse Awareness, you can order an original hardcopy certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The certificate will be home-delivered, with a pricing scheme of -

  • 99 GBP inside the UK

  • 109 GBP (including postal fees) for international delivery

CPD Accredited Certificate

  • 29 GBP for Printed Hardcopy Certificate inside the UK

  • 39 GBP for Printed Hardcopy Certificate outside the UK (international delivery)

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